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Agreed, don't quickly judge the underperformers in MD (or WD) as "no hope already" or "kick them outta Pelatnas". Try to transfer them into XD dept and see how things going.
Look at Xu Chen. Toothless in MD, (almost) invincible in XD.

Agreed, don't quickly judge the underperformers in MD (or WD) as "no hope already" or "kick them outta Pelatnas". Try to transfer them into XD dept and see how things going.
Look at Xu Chen. Toothless in MD, (almost) invincible in XD.

Agreed, CBA paired Xu Chen with Ma Jin, one of the best front court player. As time goes by Xu Chen almost unbeatable in XD.

Butet is a strong front court player, however she usually have a hard time when facing MaJin or ZYL. CBA knows butet weakness is her temper, thats why Majin, ZYL really like taking their time when they about to serve to Butet. Should Butet lost her temper, lesser chance for Towi/Butet controlling the tempo, lesser chance for Towi to smash, they end up losing their game.

Although I only watched the live telecast between Jordan/Vita and the Danish duo for around 15 mins in the second set, there were encouraging things even though the INA scratch pairing lost.

First, I think Vita probably did a better job in guiding the juniors than Butet (correct me if I am wrong). There were lots of encouraging pats and words for the inexperienced partner Praveen Jordan from the super senior Vita Marissa. Lots of smiles too from Vita if Jordan made a mistake. This is what I like from an XD pair...communications and encouragements.

Second, Jordan's mentality also deserved praise. He rarely showed any downside emotion like Tontowi usually did if he made an error. The 2 players were also communicating a lot and that is the key to a good partnership. I really hope Jordan can blossom through Djarum's support (or if he does get called up again to Pelatnas....and that is a big question mark). His touches are still raw and that's where an experienced partner in XD such as Vita will come into play....to smoothen the raw edge!

Second, I also like the way the INA pair fought back from 12-16 down to actually level it to 16-16. So, even if they lost 17-21 eventually, I thought they gave the Danes quite a scare (esp when they lead 10-6 before the interval).

Overall, it was a positive performance....unlike some pairs in Pelatnas like Rijal/Debby whom I think lack chemistry and communications as a pair or Tontowi who often showed his "ugly" side and collapsed mentally if his opponent led by many pts. I think Butet should also learn to be more like Vita in terms of guiding the young players.

Although I only watched the live telecast between Jordan/Vita and the Danish duo for around 15 mins in the second set, there were encouraging things even though the INA scratch pairing lost.

First, I think Vita probably did a better job in guiding the juniors than Butet (correct me if I am wrong). There were lots of encouraging pats and words for the inexperienced partner Praveen Jordan from the super senior Vita Marissa. Lots of smiles too from Vita if Jordan made a mistake. This is what I like from an XD pair...communications and encouragements.

Second, Jordan's mentality also deserved praise. He rarely showed any downside emotion like Tontowi usually did if he made an error. The 2 players were also communicating a lot and that is the key to a good partnership. I really hope Jordan can blossom through Djarum's support (or if he does get called up again to Pelatnas....and that is a big question mark). His touches are still raw and that's where an experienced partner in XD such as Vita will come into play....to smoothen the raw edge!

Second, I also like the way the INA pair fought back from 12-16 down to actually level it to 16-16. So, even if they lost 17-21 eventually, I thought they gave the Danes quite a scare (esp when they lead 10-6 before the interval).

Overall, it was a positive performance....unlike some pairs in Pelatnas like Rijal/Debby whom I think lack chemistry and communications as a pair or Tontowi who often showed his "ugly" side and collapsed mentally if his opponent led by many pts. I think Butet should also learn to be more like Vita in terms of guiding the young players.

Several info on twitters that Praveen was not athlete with good discipline. So he was not qualified to enter Pelatnas. Hope time changes him.